Happenings
Ricardo Austrich Elevated to the ASLA Council of Fellows
BSC Group celebrates Ricardo's national recognition for leadership, design excellence, and lasting contributions to the field of landscape architecture. Ricardo Austrich, PLA, FASLA was formally elevated to the ASLA Council of Fellows during the 2025 American Society of Landscape Architects (ASLA) Conference in New Orleans. This prestigious national honor recognizes landscape architects who have made…Read MoreBSC Group Announces Sam Offei-Addo, PE, PTOE, as Chair of the Board
BSC Group is pleased to announce that Sam Offei-Addo, PE, PTOE, Vice President and Transportation Engineering Team Lead, has been named Chair of the firm's Board of Directors. A long-time BSC leader and trusted advisor, Sam brings a balanced perspective shaped by nearly four decades of experience in transportation engineering and project management. In this…Read MoreBSC Group Strengthens Ecology Leadership with Melissa Kaplan
As BSC Group's ecological services continue to grow, we are excited to announce that Melissa Kaplan has stepped into an expanded leadership role as Ecology Project Management Lead. With this move, BSC is strengthening its operational foundation to support a rapidly growing team and a portfolio of complex ecological projects. Melissa will continue leading BSC's…Read MoreNew Grant Funds Study on Flood, Erosion, and Sedimentation Risks in Athens County
Athens County, Ohio - A new grant will fund a year-long flooding and erosion study aimed at improving Athens County's resilience to severe rain events. The project will produce a flooding and erosion hazard model guided by community input and local experiences. In partnership with Athens County, Rural Action and BSC Group will lead the…Read MoreCelebrating Growth: BSC Group Welcomes New Shareholders
Congratulations to Our New Associates and Senior Associate! At BSC Group, we take pride in recognizing individuals who exemplify our mission to build, support, and connect with our clients, communities, and one another. Their advancement reflects not just their professional achievements, but their consistent demonstration of leadership, integrity, innovation, and collaboration. This year, we are thrilled…Read MoreBSC Group’s Connecticut Office Is Relocating: Strategic Move, Same Local Commitment
BSC is relocating our Glastonbury, Connecticut office this September, moving from 655 Winding Brook Drive to our new home at 180 Glastonbury Boulevard (Suite 305), a space that supports our continued evolution and local commitment. This move reflects a purposeful evolution in how we work - supporting greater flexibility, improved collaboration, and continued investment in…Read MoreFederal Renewable Energy Permitting Overhaul: What Executive Order 14315 Means for Your Projects
On July 7, 2025, President Trump signed Executive Order 14315, "Ending Market Distorting Subsidies for Unreliable, Foreign-Controlled Energy Sources." This sweeping directive has triggered a significant shake-up in the federal permitting process for renewable energy projects, specifically wind and solar. In response, the U.S. Department of the Interior (DOI) issued guidance on July 15, 2025,…Read MoreBSC Advances Environmental Permit Streamlining with MassDEP and EEA
BSC Group is proud to partner with the Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection (MassDEP) and the Executive Office of Energy and Environmental Affairs (EEA) on an ambitious effort to modernize and streamline permitting wetland and water resources across the Commonwealth. As part of the Feasibility of Permit Streamlining and Recommendations for New Multi-Agency Review and…Read MoreRicardo Austrich Elected to ASLA Council of Fellows
BSC Group proudly announces that Ricardo Austrich, ASLA, has been named a Fellow of the American Society of Landscape Architects (ASLA), one of the highest honors in the profession. This national recognition honors landscape architects who have made exceptional contributions to the field through their leadership, service, knowledge, and body of work. Ricardo is one…Read MorePages:
